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Use Behavior Modes Effectively in Different Situations

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  1. Understanding Each Behavior Mode
  2. Switching Modes During Gameplay
  3. Teleporting Back

Understanding Each Behavior Mode

Your companion has four distinct behavior modes, each suited to different scenarios:

  • Follow: Your companion stays close and moves with you
  • Guard: They protect a specific location from hostile mobs
  • Passive: They ignore all enemies and won't engage in combat
  • Raid: They actively hunt down and attack nearby targets

Switching Modes During Gameplay

Change your companion's behavior mode through their interface menu. Switch modes based on what you're doing:

Exploration and Dungeons: Use Follow mode so they stay nearby and assist in combat.

Base Defense: Switch to Guard mode and position them at your base entrance. They'll defend the area while you're away or busy with other tasks.

Peaceful Activities: Use Passive mode when building, mining, or farming—they won't accidentally aggro mobs and cause chaos.

Mob Grinding: Activate Raid mode to let them actively hunt nearby enemies, speeding up farm efficiency.

Teleporting Back

If your companion gets separated or stuck in Guard mode at a distant location, use the Bound Sigil to instantly recall them to your position. This is especially useful when switching modes or when they've wandered too far.

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